North Middle School - 35

1501 N Maple St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 525 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School - 35 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Middle School - 35 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

North Middle School - 35's student population of 525 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

North Middle School - 35 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middle School - 35 is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (SD)
#594 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
43%
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24%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
52%
14%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
12%
7%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
20%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Middle School - 35's ranking?
North Middle School - 35 is ranked #594 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend North Middle School - 35?
525 students attend North Middle School - 35.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of North Middle School - 35 students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School - 35?
North Middle School - 35 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Middle School - 35 offer ?
North Middle School - 35 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Middle School - 35 part of?
North Middle School - 35 is part of Rapid City Area School District 51-4.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 525 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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